Camping

Camping in Virginia

Discover 46 state parks offering camping in Virginia

🏕️ Camping in Virginia State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 11 months
Nightly fee $16–$43
Max stay 14 nights in a 30-day period in any one park
Booking system State-run Virginia State Parks reservation system
  • Reservation fee: $5 non-refundable transaction fee (plus VA sales tax); $10 cancellation fee
  • RV hookups: Available at many parks — electric & water hookups common; sewer hookups at Kiptopeke and Hungry Mother
  • Pets: Allowed in campgrounds and most cabins (per-pet per-night fee for cabins); must be leashed/attended; proof of current rabies vaccination recommended
  • Firewood: DCR urges leaving firewood at home (emerald ash borer); transport discouraged but no statewide hard ban; campers may collect down/dead wood (except First Landing); chainsaws prohibited
  • Good to know: Fees are tiered resident vs. non-resident, and a flat $5 transaction fee applies to every overnight booking.
Reserve Virginia State Park Campsites →

Official agency: Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation (Virginia State Parks)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Virginia State Parks with Camping

trees reflected in the water at bear creek lake state park in virginia

Bear Creek Lake State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
sunset over the sea at belle island state park in virginia

Belle Isle State Park

+11 Rock Climbing Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Breaks Interstate Park (Virginia)

Breaks Interstate Park

+12 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Geocaching Rafting Kayaking Paddling Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
beach along the potomac river in caledon state park in virginia

Caledon State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Chippokes State Park (Virginia)

Chippokes State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
sailboat off public beach at claytor lake state park in virginia

Claytor Lake State Park

+3 Bird Watching RV Biking
sun shines through trees onto water at clinch river state park in virginia

Clinch River State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Culpeper Battlefields State Park (Virginia)

Culpeper Battlefields State Park
fall leaves hanging over the water at douthat state park in virginia

Douthat State Park

+2 RV Biking
hilltop view overlooking fall foliage at fairy stone state park in virginia

Fairy Stone State Park

+10 Photography Picnicking Horseback Riding Paddleboarding Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
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Falling Spring Falls State Park
stormy skies and waves from the beach at false cape state park in virginia

False Cape State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Biking
swimmers playing in the surf at first landing state park in virginia

First Landing State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling RV Biking
wild pony grazing at grayson highlands state park in virginia

Grayson Highlands State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Stargazing Waterfall Viewing Biking
Green Pastures Recreation Area (Virginia)

Green Pastures Recreation Area

+2 Wildlife Watching Picnicking

Hayfields State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sightseeing Biking
sunset over the bridge at high bridge trail state park in virginia

High Bridge Trail State Park

+4 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Biking
clouds and sky reflected in the water at holliday lake state park in virginia

Holliday Lake State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
view of the lake at hungry mother state park in virginia

Hungry Mother State Park

+2 Scenic Overlooks Biking
bare winter trees and icy water at james river state park in virginia

James River State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
sunset over the water at kiptopeke state park in virginia

Kiptopeke State Park
boat off the shore at lake anna state park in virginia

Lake Anna State Park

+12 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddleboarding Geocaching Jet Skiing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
wooden bridge over a small pond at leesylvania state park in virginia

Leesylvania State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing Biking
exploration station at machicomoco state park in virginia

Machicomoco State Park

+2 Canoeing Biking
sun setting over the water at mason neck state park in virginia

Mason Neck State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Massive 215-foot natural limestone arch over Cedar Creek gorge at Natural Bridge State Park Virginia

Natural Bridge State Park

+3 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing
railroad tracks leading into a cavern at natural tunnel state park in virginia

Natural Tunnel State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
A wooden bridge across the water at New River Trail State Park

New River Trail State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
A view of a body of water in a State Park with trees in the background.

Occoneechee State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking RV Biking
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Pinnacle Rock State Park

+3 Mountain Biking Rafting Biking
Marsh at Pocahontas State Park near Richmond Virginia

Pocahontas State Park

+1 Biking
Trees on the river bank at Powhatan State Park

Powhatan State Park

+7 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sailing Canoeing Cave Tours Biking
tree branches hanging over the water at Shenandoah River State Park

Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park

+10 Rock Climbing Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
snow on a bridge at Seven Bends State Park

Seven Bends State Park

+2 Paddling Biking
Jackson Ferry Shot Tower at Shot Tower State Park

Shot Tower Historical State Park

+8 Rock Climbing Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Kayaking Canoeing Biking
View of farms and hills from Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park

+7 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Stargazing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Biking
Towels on the shore of Smith Mountain Lake at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Canoeing RV Biking
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park building front side

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

+3 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing
A clearing through the trees at Staunton River Battlefield State Park

Staunton River Battlefield State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
The trees Fall colorful leaves on the shore of Staunton River State Park

Staunton River State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Stargazing Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Sweet Run State Park (Virginia)

Sweet Run State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Biking
Fog on Goodwin Lake at Twin Lakes State Park

Twin Lakes State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Canoeing Biking
view of Westmoreland State Park from the Potomac River

Westmoreland State Park

+6 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting RV Biking
A view of the Widewater State Park small boat launch from above the Potomac River

Widewater State Park

+4 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing
Rustic pioneer cabin, Wilderness Road State Park, Virginia

Wilderness Road State Park

+5 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Golfing Biking
Gravel road walk through the forest at a state park near Richmond Virginia

York River State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing Biking

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❓ Camping in Virginia — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Virginia state park campsites?

You can reserve Virginia state park campsites 11 months in advance via State-run Virginia State Parks reservation system. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Virginia state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Virginia state parks typically run $16–$43, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Virginia state park campground?

The maximum stay is 14 nights in a 30-day period in any one park. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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